BLW Lentils Fritters
Lentil fritters are a healthy snack that's easy to make and delicious. These delicious, filling fritters are great for meal prep or a quick vegan lunch.
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Servings: 10 Fritters
Calories: 140kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup red or green split lentils soaked 3 to 4 hours in water, rinsed, and drained
- 1 cup minced baby kale spinach, or dark greens of choice
- 1 cup grated sweet potato or 1 large baked and cooled sweet potato
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup oats quick-cook or old-fashioned
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Line your work surface with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the lentils, kale, sweet potato, egg, cheese, garlic, cumin, onion, paprika, and salt together until you reach a chunky creamy consistency.
- Transfer the lentil mixture to a medium mixing bowl, and stir in the oats.
- With your hands, shape the batter into thin sticks (length of middle finger and diameter of pinkie), and place on the prepared work surface.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Fry the fritters, turning to get all sides golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze in a freezer-safe container. Pop them in the oven for a quick side or snack.
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Notes
If you're a vegetarian, you can use zucchini as a substitute. Lentil fritters are a delicious, healthful snack that is both vegan and delicious. They're also a great way to serve vegetables for dinner. Lentil fritters are incredibly versatile. You can add any vegetable you like! You can even use a mixture of vegetables for a healthier alternative. You can even make vegetarian lentil and chickpea burgers.
Remember, these fritters aren’t just tasty, they’re loaded with the goodness of protein-rich lentils. Want more baby recipes like this? Subscribe to our newsletter now!
Nutrition
Serving: 1fritters | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2614IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
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